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A glimpse of the upcoming full-frame Sony FE lenses

Have you ever felt that capturing high-quality images is challenging on E-mount lenses? Now, you can heave a sigh of relief, as Sony is planning to bring on…

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UniquePhoto·Mar 10, 2015·3 min read
A glimpse of the upcoming full-frame Sony FE lenses

Have you ever felt that capturing high-quality images is challenging on E-mount lenses? Now, you can heave a sigh of relief, as Sony is planning to bring on the FE lenses, which would be among the best camera lens under the brand’s E-mount product line. So far, Sony has arguably the most successful full-frame mirrorless cameras in the market. While the release date isn’t revealed yet, the Sony FE lenses is said to be an eagerly awaited DSLR lens line by tech enthusiasts and photographers. Read further to catch a complete preview of this forthcoming camera lens.

The models under the E-mount FE lenses line

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At the recent CP Plus Expo that was held in Yokohama, all the types of camera lenses under the Sony FE lenses line were on display. They were available for use at the shooting kiosks and demonstration counters in the Sony booth. The products included a 24–240-mm f/3.5-6.3, a high-quality Sony G 90-mm f/2.8 macro, and a Zeiss-badged 35-mm f/1.4. It also included a 28-mm f/2.0 that has two add-on converters: a wide-angle and a fisheye converter. The Sony E-mount lens is designed with a solid build that was held on its own under the constant handling of Sony users who were looking out for a new glass.

  • Best compatibility with the Sony a7 DSLR line:

Photography professionals reveal that these lenses should complement the Sony a7 range of DSLRs. The Sony Alpha a7S is known to perform flawlessly under low-light conditions, and is used in 4K video productions. The DSLR lens under the line also works well with the Sony Alpha a7R. Both the cameras have exceeded the expectations of users. They have been crossing the line for professional use, which was once the exclusive domain of DSLRs.

  • Superior functionality of these lenses:

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1. The camera lens by Sony has received positive reviews by users, and has been appreciated by all. The first lens appears as an all-around lens for general users. It features a zoom lens of 24–240 mm that is practical as a single-lens solution for those who want a creative 24 mm on the wide end and a 240 mm reach on the telephoto end. If you wish to get rid of the hassle of changing lenses throughout the day, then this lens would be perfect for your requirements. The in-lens Optical Stabilizer System (OSS) works brilliantly at countering handshake, and a7S users can experience high ISO performance with minimal trade-off in image quality.

2. One of the best in the product line of Sony FE lenses, the Zeiss-badged 35mm offers f/1.4 aperture with a standard wide-angle of 35 mm. Its manual control opening provides an easy accessible way of changing the aperture. This type of wide-angle camera lens is loved by videographers because it allows them to change the exposure during a shot with the assistance of the aperture.

3. Another popular one in the range of Sony FE lenses is the G 90-mm macro lens. This is a reliable macro lens that can be used for portrait and general purposes as well. Macro shooters can use the manual focus to adjust the ratio and field of view.

4. The last lens in the group is the 28-mm f/2.8. Its compact size and thick metal body give it a solid feel. This ultra-wide converter makes the wide-angle lens as broad enough as 21 mm, while the fish-eye converter turns the 28-mm into a 16-mm equivalent fish-eye lens.

Sony has never failed to disappoint when it comes to providing sturdy hardware and revolutionary camera lenses with advanced features. These impressive new Sony FE lenses are a delight for photography enthusiasts and professionals. Now that people have caught its preview, the world awaits its official launch.

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